The Many Deaths of a Pacifist

by Mark123100

Everyone knows the story of Undertale, the Friendly RPG where no one has to die. The game open tells you that having the ability to control time means you're obligated to always do the right thing. But what if mental time travel weren't so simple? What would happen if an ordinary child had to experience death, over and over and over? (Part 1 of the Ebott Tales Saga)

2. Chapter 2

A/N: Undertale belongs to Toby Fox.

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Chapter 2: The Caretaker

As Toriel stood in front of the exit to the Ruins, she vowed not to let the human child leave. For if they did, they would be at the mercy of her estranged husband, Asgore.

"Prove yourself. Prove yourself that you are strong enough to survive!"

When the boss monster threw the first fireball, she though that the child would have the reflexes to dodge it.

Instead, the fireball directly struck the child's chest, and the young human screamed.

Horrified, Toriel covered her muzzle as the flames began spread all over the human's body.

Paralyzed by her indecision, she could only watch as the human's skin blackened, before crumbling into dust. Toriel had misjudged the capabilities of the human child… and all that remained was a small, crimson soul.

Hesitantly, she took a step forward.

Suddenly, a ring of bullets appeared out of nowhere, and struck the soul, shattering it instantly.

Numbly, Toriel noted that a small flower was saying something to her, but she could barely focus.

As she stared at the spot where an innocent child once stood, she could have sworn that her soul was about to break as well…

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